Manicotti with Ricotta and Spinach.

by alessandrasfoodislove
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

For Manicotti shells:

  • 2 cups milk (480 ml)
  • 2 cups of flour (250 grams)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

For Filling:

  • 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach (280 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 15 ounces ricotta (425 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

For Tomato sauce:

  • 2 x 28 ounces of peeled tomatoes (1600 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh basil to taste

Instructions

For Manicotti shells:

  • In a large bowl add flour, salt, eggs, and butter. Stir with a whisk start forming a batter.
  • Slowly add milk and whisk. Continue until you create a smooth batter.
  • On medium heat in an 8-inch non-stick frying pan add about a 1/4 cup of batter.
  • Swish around the frying pan to create a thin crepe.
  • Once sides detach and it looks cooked flip and cook the other side. This should make about 18 to 20 shells.

For Filling:

  • In a medium frying pan on medium heat add butter and spinach.
  • Cook until all water is evaporated.
  • Set aside until completely cooled.
  • In a large bowl mix ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano, nutmeg, fresh cracked black pepper.
  • Taste and adjust salt. Add egg and mix all together.

For Tomato Sauce:

  • In a pan over medium heat add oil and onions.
  • Sweat until golden.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil, and salt.
  • With an immersion blender purée tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil then lower heat to low and let it cook with lid partially on.
  • Cook for about 1 hour.

For assembly:

  • Fill the manicotti shell with 3 tablespoons of the mixture and roll to create a cylinder.
  • In a baking tray add a thin layer of sauce at the bottom. Now line up manicotti and add more sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle Parmigiano and some fresh basil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius) for about 45 minutes.
  • Buon appetito!

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